Building Trades

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking

Course Outline | Course Descriptions

The Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program prepares students as entry-level trades people in the layout, estimation, and construction of residential construction including the installation of trim, furniture, stairs, and cabinets. The skill set would also include weatherization Installers and technicians; conservation retrofitters. Leadership and management skills are stressed.

Students work with industry standard tools and equipment such as table saws, jointers, power tools, hand tools, pneumatic nailers, and laser levels.

Graduates work as rough and finish carpenters, cabinetmakers, mill workers, building product representatives, and custom woodworkers.

Typical employers in the carpentry and cabinetmaking career field are residential, commercial, and industrial construction companies; remodeling contractors; cabinet and showcase manufacturers; mill-work companies and lumber yards; wholesale and retail building product suppliers; modular home manufacturers; large institutional, business, and industrial complexes; and architectural engineering firms.

Joseph Musheno, Department Chairperson
570-702-8933
jmusheno@johnson.edu


Employment
Opportunities

  • Rough and finish carpenters
  • Cabinetmakers
  • Mill workers
  • Building product representatives
  • Custom woodworkers

Potential
Employers

  • Simplex Industries
  • Signature Building Systems
  • LR Costanzo
  • Kevin Coleman Contracting

Admissions
Requirements

  • 1 year of algebra with a “C” or higher
  • 2 years of English with a “C” or higher
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • SAT 750 or ACT 15 (not required)